College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Records, 1985-2006

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The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Records document the activity and outreach of the Oregon State University CAMP office as well as its resources from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. CAMP is a federally funded program operating out of the OSU Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) to support first-year students from migratory and seasonal work backgrounds.

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ID: RG 320

Extent: 1.0 cubic foot box

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Scope and Content Notes

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Records include textual documents, two photo albums, and promotional items documenting the program’s activities to further its goal to provide academic and personal support for students from migrant and seasonal worker backgrounds. This collection includes content highlighting CAMP's administrative activities, admission and recruitment resources, celebration and event organizing, staff member’s committee work outside of the program, materials used by the program as reference, two photo albums depicting at least five years of events and students who participated in the program, and three promotional items.

Administrative records include documents showing program structure and information, correspondence, financial aid coordination, statistics on program performance, and student evaluations of the program. Recruiting and admissions materials include correspondence with students and schools, program outreach materials, program visits to high schools, visits to the High School Equivalency Programs at neighboring institutions, and lists of admitted students. Some of the celebration and event planning documents depict the Mini CAMP summer orientation for prospective students as well as the internships that the event provided, student and staff recognition awards, and an end-of-year celebration. Also included are examples of smaller presentations, dance classes, and career fairs. The collection also showcases the work CAMP staff engaged in, including contact with the United Campus Ministry, a talk at the Willamette Criminal Justice Counsel, attendance at the OSU Faculty Award Committee, leadership positions within the Hispanic Student Union, and work on the Total Quality Management and Child Care Committees. Materials sourced from outside of CAMP, but that were used in the office, include articles and community resources regarding essential needs and scholarships.

The digital photographs and two photo albums depict many trips and events that are not represented within the rest of the collection. While summer orientation and recognition awards are present, there are also beach trips, dances, sports teams, and general student life shown. Finally, there are three items with the CAMP program name used as a form of promotion.

Biographical / Historical Notes

Statement on Access: This collection is open for research.

Arrangement

Preferred Citation: College Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP) Records (RG 320), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Acquisition Note: These records were originally part of the Educational Opportunities Program Records (RG 230). They were separated in 2023 to form their own collection.

Languages of Materials

English
Spanish;Castilian

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Container List

Series 1: Administration, 1985-1998 Add to Shelf

Series 1 includes information on the structure of CAMP within the OSU Educational Opportunities Program (EOP), contact lists and correspondence, student financial support, program funding, program evaluations, and program updates via newsletters and mail. Also included is day-to-day information such as phone logs, student worker lists, and commonly used forms. These forms include student requests for support, tutor assignments, and university driver authorization.

Box-Folder 1.1: CAMP and EOP Program Components, Undated Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.2: Contacts, 1993 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.3: Correspondence, 1985-1998 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.4: Counselor Reports, 1993 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.5: Financial Aid Proposals and Awards, 1988-1998 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.6: Forms, 1993 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.7: Office Phone Logs, 1988 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.8: Program Funding, 1995-1996 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.9: Program Newsletter, 1991 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.10: Program Updates, 1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.11: Statistics, 1988 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.12: Student Program Evaluations, 1998 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.13: Student Workers List, Undated Add to Shelf

Series 2: Admissions and Recruitment, 1989-1998 Add to Shelf

Series 2 contains resources used to further recruitment into CAMP, as well as any materials related to admissions into the program. Recruitment materials include outreach visits to high schools, materials such as brochures and information packets, referrals, and information on the High School Equivalency Program (HEP). HEP is a program that helps students from a migratory worker background obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma, and was used as a source for prospective students. Admissions materials include correspondence involving the status of applications, copies of blank student applications, evaluations of applications, and lists of admitted students. This series also includes a set of blank forms that cover requests for admissions materials and school visits, as well as high school, residency, and transfer requirements.

Box-Folder 1.14: Admissions Correspondence, 1991-1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.15: Admitted and Waitlisted Students Lists, 1989-1992 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.16: Application Evaluations, 1993-1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.17: Forms, 1993 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.18: High School Equivalency Program Information and Correspondence, 1994-1998 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.19: High School Equivalency Program and CAMP Higher Education Tracking Lists, 1988-1992 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.20: High School Outreach and Visits, 1989-1996 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.21: Program Application, Undated Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.22: Program Brochure, Undated Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.23: Recruiting Reports, 1990-1991 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.24: Reference: College Admissions, 1992 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.25: Referrals, 1992-1994 Add to Shelf

Series 3: Celebrations and Events, 1990-1994 Add to Shelf

To further its goal of providing support and community, CAMP organizes many events and celebrations for participating and prospective students. Series 3 comprises all documentation dealing with student events and their planning. One of the more notable events documented is Mini CAMP, a summer orientation that allows prospective students to experience a college-like schedule before the start of the term. The orientation also enabled enrolled CAMP students to become resident assistants for the summer. The materials also include recognition awards for students and staff, an end-of-year celebration, and smaller, miscellaneous events such as guest speakers, dance classes, and career fairs.

Box-Folder 1.26: End-of-Year Celebration, 1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.27: Mini CAMP: Summer Orientation, 1991-1993 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.28: Mini CAMP: Summer Orientation, 1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.29: Mini CAMP: Summer Orientation Resident Assistant Internship Information, 1993-1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.30: Miscellaneous Event Planning, 1990-1993 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.31: Recognition Awards, 1992 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.32: Recognition Awards, 1993-1994 Add to Shelf

Series 4: Committee Work, 1990-1994 Add to Shelf

While working for CAMP, some staff members also contributed to committees across the University. Series 4 shows the contributions and participation of staff in child care, criminal justice, and university admissions committees. There is also represented involvement with faculty awards, the United Campus Ministry, and the Hispanic Student Union.

Box-Folder 1.33: Child Care Committee, 1990-1992 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.34: Faculty Award Committee, 1993-1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.35: Hispanic Student Union, 1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.36: Oregon State University Total Quality Management: Admissions and Recruiting, 1991-1992 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.37: United Campus Ministry, 1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.38: Willamette Criminal Justice Counsel, 1994 Add to Shelf

Series 5: Materials Referenced, 1989-1994 Add to Shelf

Series 5 is a collection of materials not produced by CAMP, but still used to further inform students and staff. This series is mainly made up of resources used to find essential services and scholarly advancement; there are also articles, media, and conference information that show the migrant student experience. In addition, there are resources showing local places to find emergency shelter, food, and legal services as well as scholarship and employment opportunities. There is also a set of demographic statistics and sample subject exams that the staff used to inform their work and help students.

Box-Folder 1.39: Articles, Newsletters, and Presentations, 1992-1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.40: Child Care Information, 1992 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.41: Conferences, 1992-1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.42: Emergency Resources Translated into Spanish, 1991 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.43: High School and University Statistics and Demographics, 1989-1992 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.44: Oregon Migrant Student Leadership Institute: Summer Employment, 1993 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.45: Sample Tests, Undated Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.46: Scholarship Program, 1993-1994 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.47: Women's Multicultural Leadership Institute Information, 1994 Add to Shelf

Series 6: Photographic Materials, 1988-2006 Add to Shelf

Series 6 contains photographic materials that relate to the events and activities of CAMP. The digital photographs are available upon request and include individual spreadsheets with notes on each photograph. Two photo albums are also included that represent at least five years showing various events, trips, and CAMP students as well as the EOP and CAMP offices and staff. Some photos within the albums are stacked within a photo sleeve, but not all are duplicates.

Extent: 527 prints, 288 digital files, 253.55 MB

Digital Folder 1: General, 2004-2005 Add to Shelf: Extent: 49 digital files, 24.1 MB
Digital Folder 2: General, 2005-2006 Add to Shelf: Extent: 19 files, 7.99 MB
Digital Folder 4: General and Luis Valdez Visit, 2005 Add to Shelf: Extent: 18 digital files, 59.4 MB
Digital Folder 7: General and Retreat, 2002-2003 Add to Shelf: Extent: 34 digital files, 14.0 MB
Digital Folder 3: Graduation, 2004-2005 Add to Shelf: Extent: 25 files, 8.39 MB
Digital Folder 5: Orientation, 2005 Add to Shelf: Extent: 136 files, 136 MB
Digital Folder 6: Photos for Program, 2005-2006 Add to Shelf: Extent: 7 digital files, 3.67 MB
Box-Folder 1.48: Photo Album, 1988-1991 Add to Shelf: This photo album shows CAMP orientation, the office, the EOP participating student bulletin list, and the graduate and professional school resource bulletin from 1991. There are also student portraits next to the honor roll list in 1988. Undated events include but are not limited to, a beach trip, a trip to California, basketball, skiing, soccer, a Valentine's balloon sale, and dancing.; Extent: 300 photos
Box-Folder 1.49: Photo Album, 1991-1995 Add to Shelf: This photo album shows the EOP student bulletin list from 1991, the 1993 CAMP Christmas card, and the 1995 EOP Alumni Scholarship winners. Undated events include soccer activities, various cultural dances, meal preparation, gift exchanges, and an Oregon Coast Aquarium visit.; Extent: 227 photos

Series 7: Promotional Items, Undated Add to Shelf

Series 7 is made up of three promotional Items for the CAMP program: a lanyard, a pen, and a leather keychain.

Box-Folder 1.50: Promotional Items, Undated Add to Shelf

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